November 20-21, 2003

ITEM
121-2004-R1103

This authority request is for an amount greater than
$150,000, which requires the following additional information:

(a) Project
Description:

This project will renovate the existing Atrium in the EPS
Building. This upgrade will install state-of Bthe Bart electronic equipment,
thins screens, computer software, interactive systems, and other high-tech
equipment within the Atrium space. Equipment will be mounted on the walls,
upper balcony, and ceiling and within the existing Atrium floor footprint. This
equipment will be able to receive and project images from satellites, computer
software, and other sources from around the world

Cost Estimate and Funding Sources:

The entire project is anticipated to be valued at $2,500,000.
Funding for the project will come from private sources including monetary
donations, and donations of equipment, engineering expertise, and other in-kind
donations.

(b) Programs
served, enrollment data and projected enrollment:

The Atrium in the EPS Building is a public space, and will
continue to serve as such after this renovation. Departments in the EPS Building and across campus use this space
for various events, and this will continue.

(c) Space
Utilization Data:

The EPS Atrium consists of 1992 sf, and functions as the
main lobby for the building. The square footage will remain the same, but it is
anticipated that the use of this space will increase significantly. It will
showcase technology, interdisciplinary exploration, and discovery at MSU.

(d) Projected
use for available residual space:

Not applicable to this request

(e) Projected
O&M Costs and proposed funding sources:

General Operations &Maintenance costs for the Atrium
space itself are not expected to be affected by this technology-focused
renovation and will continue to be a university cost. Costs for maintaining the
technology will be covered from non-state sources.